A Study on Working Environment, Victims Attitude and Power towards Sexual Harassment Experience amongst the Working Adults in Kuala Lumpur

Authors

Nishail Lilaram Graduate School of Business, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK), Malaysia
Benjamin Chan Yin Fah Graduate School of Business, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK), Malaysia
Jugindar Singh Kartar Singh Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia

Abstract

Sexual harassment has been recognised as a serious problem for the past 30 years. In this research, the forms of sexual harassment will be discussed. The main focus of this research will be the factors of sexual harassment to women working in the private sector in Malaysia. An overview on effects of sexual harassment and ways to overcome sexual harassment isalso provided in this topic. Different theoretical perspectives and models of sexual harassment are also considered andreviewed. This research will help to better identify the factors causing sexual harassment. By identifying the factors of sexual harassment, appropriate ways can be planned to overcome the factors of sexual harassment.

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